On October 1, 2019, The Mahatma Award for Social Good was conferred on The Akshaya Patra Foundation for its impact on the society through the Mid-Day Meal Programme.

On behalf of Akshaya Patra, the Foundation’s Regional President, UP and Delhi NCR, Shri. Yudhisthira Krishna Dasa received the award at a ceremony held at Crowne Plaza in Mumbai. The award was presented by Mrs. Rajashree Birla, Chairperson – Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development.